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We’re still having spells of hot weather where we can leave our homes for the day to enjoy the great outdoors. As enjoyable as this is, there are security risks with homes that are regularly empty.
Intratone has some home security tips you should consider, as well as cloud-based products that help property managers and tenants stay on top of home security.
Cloud-Based Security Measures
When we are away from our home, we want to make sure that our property is safe and secure, how do we do that effectively? The best way to ensure your home is protected is to make the most of cloud-based security products so that you can observe what is going on from wherever you are.
Intercom systems connected to your mobile device via an app mean you can communicate with a visitor at your door from wherever you are. This means you can tell delivery drivers where to put a parcel if you’re not home, sparing tenants from the inconvenience of needing to speak to the visitor from a device inside an apartment, for example.
All attempted entrances and communications using the intercom are automatically logged on the intratone management portal for property managers to view for information collation, making their jobs easier and providing a better service for their tenants.
Better Access Control
Physical keys can be lost or copied and potentially jeopardise the security of a home. Rather than making life much harder by one of these happening, having secure codes that can only be input into a smartphone connected to an authorised individual adds another layer of security because of typical phone two-factor authentication. Keypads are frequently seen outside of buildings and this can be used as a backup measure if you can’t access your phone for whatever reason.
Managing access control has never been easier; property managers can change authorised codes for anybody at any time. This is helpful because people move in and out sometimes, plus maintenance staff can work in the building, and you can witness when they arrive by the code that has been typed in.
Useful Tips for Home Security
If you plan on leaving a spare key for a friend or somebody to look after your home while you are away, utilising the benefits of key cabinets and key safes is worthwhile. Storing keys in a safe space that no unauthorised person can access prevents unwanted entry.
Generally, make sure all doors are locked before leaving, close your windows, and keep your phone’s battery life topped up so you can communicate with visitors via the Intratone app connected to the building’s intercom. If you have a neighbourhood security programme, it’s worth seeing what benefits it can bring you. We understand that people are in a rush to leave sometimes, but lacklustre home security is not worth the anxiety you’ll experience wondering if your home is safe.
